The Intelligence from The Economist Bibi steps: Israel’s long-awaited government
May 14, 2020
Alec Jha, Science correspondent for The Economist, joins to unravel the lightning-fast evolution of scientific research during the pandemic. He discusses how traditional barriers in scientific publishing were shattered, allowing unprecedented collaboration and rapid publication. Alongside this, the fragile unity government formed by Binyamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz is examined for its political tensions and upcoming challenges. The conversation also touches on the implications of banning salary history inquiries in job interviews, highlighting its potential to close the gender pay gap.
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Israel's Unity Government
- Israel's new unity government, led by rivals Netanyahu and Gantz, faces challenges.
- The power-sharing agreement aims for stability after a long political deadlock.
Netanyahu's Trial
- Netanyahu's upcoming corruption trial adds complexity to the new government.
- Gantz's ally controls the Justice Ministry, ensuring the trial proceeds.
West Bank Annexation
- Annexation of parts of the West Bank remains a contentious issue.
- Netanyahu's commitment to annexation is questioned, with potential delays likely.